Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Ready for Energy Truce With Russia After Trump Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is prepared to agree to an energy truce with Russia following talks with US President Donald Trump, according to Al Jazeera.

Zelenskyy said Kyiv is ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow, in turn, stops its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The proposal would represent a narrower, sector-specific de-escalation rather than a broader ceasefire, focused specifically on protecting energy systems on both sides from strikes.

The comments follow discussions between Zelenskyy and Trump, though the specific content of those talks beyond the energy truce proposal was not detailed in available reporting. Energy infrastructure has been a recurring target in the conflict, with attacks on power plants and grid facilities affecting civilian populations on both sides, particularly during winter months.

It was not immediately clear how Russia has responded to the proposal, or whether Moscow would be willing to enter into a reciprocal arrangement. Previous attempts at partial ceasefires in the conflict have had mixed records of holding.

Further details on the proposed truce and any response from Russian officials may emerge as diplomatic contacts continue.